At the unveiling of a plaque to mark the opening, headteacher Graham Burks thanked Nick Boles for his help in securing the funds which enabled the building project to take place.

After a tour of the new premises, Mr Boles said: “It is fantastic, and I’m so pleased that Kesteven and Grantham Girls’ School have taken advantage of becoming an academy to achieve this transformation in their science, arts and sixth form buildings.

“They are some of the best school buildings I have seen.”

Mr Burks added: “We are really delighted with the support that we have received from Nick ever since he became MP. He has always looked after us and his knowledge and advice has been a great support to this project.”